The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,100
€ 22,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19.9 lb
city
18 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
34 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
380 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
30.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
